“Activism ghetto”

Getting our message out to the mainstream; to what extent are people beyond the activist community aware of the issues?; why are more people not involved?

People may not be involved because of responsibilities (family, jobs, school…) NO TIME!!!

Lack of interest, not feel need

Getting info to people in an accessible way, reaching out, what do
folks care about?

Can use mainstream methods, free websites, newspaper/radio ads, postering (in stores, apt buildings, in other place including the street), let our non-activist friends know via different methods / also through personal sharing

People may be unaware of how they can contribute

Explain why it is important to be active, what can be achieved

Accessible language, being aware of “activist” & “academic” speak

People don’t see issues as being relevant to their lives

Need more action: be the change

Why do so many of us accept the notion that our culture, including our political culture, can have its agenda and its parameters dictated by corporate agenda (or corporate media agendas). Why do we not insist on a democratic media?

What media do “they” control? More reliance on media controlled by its own community, fairly

Share/send your story/activity with varied community newsletters, or get togethers

Work on making activism “fun” & incorporate things we need to do on a practical basis